Android accessibility overview

You can customise your Android device using accessibility settings and apps.

Use a screen reader

TalkBack: To interact with your device using touch and spoken feedback, you can turn on the TalkBack screen reader. TalkBack describes your actions and tells you about alerts and notifications.

Select to Speak: If you want spoken feedback only at certain times, you can turn on Select to Speak. Select items on your screen to hear them read or described aloud, or point the camera at something in the real world.

Interaction controls

Voice Access:Voice Access lets you control your device with spoken commands. Use your voice to open apps, navigate and edit text, hands-free.

Switch Access:switch access lets you interact with your Android device using one or more switches instead of the touchscreen. You can use a switch or keyboard to control your device.

Time to take action (Accessibility timeout): You can choose how long to show messages that ask you to take action, but are only visible temporarily.

Use a braille display

BrailleBack: You can connect a refreshable braille display to your device via Bluetooth. BrailleBack works with TalkBack for a combined speech and braille experience, allowing you to edit text and interact with your device.